We did the great wall. Our guide said we could go the easy side or the harder side so we decided on the harder side... meaning steeper and more uneven steps. We climbed to the top of where it was restored and went down an alternate way. Janell did her dance in several places. the alternate route down put us pretty far from the bus, so a young couple went on a scouting trip, got our guide's attention and the bus picked us up.
The wall is truly amazing. We have been singing Mulan songs as we have seen the sites. Definitely a must-see for us upon arrival! BTW I wouldn't have gone to the top but they just kept encouraging.... "a little further, just till we get to the look- out tower... oh my look at this view up here... this is amazing..."
we were famished! Our two restaurants didn't have any forks.... very local. One of our ladies gave us a lecture on how they should have forks, they are so much easier. I asked our guide Tom is he had a fork in his house. He said no and a big worry of his when he makes his trip to the US in a few years is forks. I told him to bring his chopsticks. He said he has no idea how to cut individual pieces of meat at the table. It is a learning process. Unfortunately we can't teach him..... there are NO FORKS! Lauren and Janell donated their hair ties so Lauren could make some training chopsticks for some of our fellow travelers. they appreciated them. I will carry my spork today for someone to use.
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